The Asian-interest publication that started over a cup of bubble tea.
Big Straw is a student-run, Asian-interest publication that celebrates the creative talent and intellectual depth of the Asian and Asian American community at Carnegie Mellon University. Founded with the goal to cultivate and spread ideas relevant to Asians and Asian Americans, we provide students with an outlet for artistic expression, cultural identity, and thought. Whether you're interested in
02/03/2026
"In the two years since the start of Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip, so much has changed and so much has stayed the same. It feels like Israel’s invasion of Iran was yesterday."
Read another of Marcus' thoughtful pieces, this time responding to himself. Link in bio
02/03/2026
Big Straw has once again taken to the town and done another food review! We’ve switched up from having sweets to tackling a local restaurant!
Read our investigative journalism report on our website in link in bio 🍲🥩🥬
02/03/2026
"The cinnamon and nutmeg tickled her nose while the brandy and rum sent a wave of warmth down her shoulders. He must have liquified an egg tart and cast a Christmas miracle onto it."
Read .licious ' christmas themed story about eggnog and bao buns on our website in the link in bio! 🎄🥟🍺🧧
02/03/2026
"Honey bun. Pumpkin. Cupcake. Sweetheart. Sugarplum. Every name you choose has me on my toes."
Read Iris' sweet poem on our website through the link in bio!!! 🍭🧁🍨🍓
01/28/2026
Big Straw Mag is hosting an art contest!
Winner’s artwork will be used as the 25-26 cover art for the magazine and a cash prize!
01/28/2026
join big straw this semester on Fridays 5:30-6:30pm in Porter Hall 125B if you wanna see how we come up with these posters and make one yourself 😛🧋
's words transcend time and space
05/13/2025
This pic only shows a few of y’all thank u so much to all who helped w tabling / stopped by for moral support 🩷
This is my last post as a president of Big Straw, I’m handing the torch back to to continue with .licious and I’m so excited to see what you two do (hopefully more photoshoots & parties & food 🥹😉!!)
Signing off,
Phyllis 😘
03/31/2025
we’re writers, artists, and … models? ❤️🔥 check out our fav photos from a Wong Kar-wai inspired photoshoot we did for funzies on our website! 😎
03/30/2025
article dump ‼️ Check out our recently published articles at the link in our bio (bigstrawmagazine.com)🤩
also …
11/15/2024
📖 New article alert! Read “The Other 228: A Taiwanese American Reflects on Palestine” by Marcus Ho.
“There are plenty of Americans who say they care so deeply about the freedom of Taiwan and yet cannot dare to imagine a liberated Palestine. Such people are, in so many words, utter hypocrites.”
“Palestinians are Asians, are they not? A statement from this magazine is long overdue.”
Beautifully written, and well-said, Marcus 👏
11/13/2024
hello long time no see, it’s been a chaotic month but we have a bunch of new content coming up! look out for our matcha review in which we found out that there is, in fact, such a thing as too much matcha + 3 other articles ✨✨
10/22/2024
“There is a strange release that comes from distancing yourself from all your struggles. Pittsburgh, in all its dun glory, receded into something hazy, like a nightmare. I could almost believe it was never real. I could almost believe that gold and blue were the only colors of the world, the only colors that ever mattered. Almost.” — You Will Be Okay
Read .feng ‘s personal article through the link in our bio 💘 Hope you all had a fantastic Fall Break. Please remember to take care of yourselves as we head back to school and continue the recruiting season 🙏 Nothing is worth the neglect of your well-being!